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Did you know... the Dayton area's topography is almost entirely the result of the Wisconsin Glaciation, the last major ice sheet to cover Ohio, which reached its southernmost extent roughly along a line through the region about 18,000 years ago - the flat farmland of the Miami Valley and the more rolling terrain south of Dayton mark where the glacier's edge sat.
Inside Today’s Edition…
A Columbus nonprofit steps in to save Meals on Wheels for 600 Dayton seniors.
Breeze Airways is flying out of Dayton for as little as $49 one way.
RTA reroutes buses through August 7 during Wright Stop Plaza repairs.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
If you have ever called a contractor and hit voicemail, you already know what happens next. You hang up and call someone else.
It turns out that is not just an occasional inconvenience - it is one of the most consistent ways local home service businesses lose revenue without ever knowing it. Studies show that small home service businesses miss up to 62% of their incoming calls. And 85% of those callers never try again.
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They also help local businesses show up stronger on Google - so when a homeowner is searching for a contractor at 9pm, the right business is the one that comes up.
If you know someone running an HVAC, plumbing, roofing, or home service business in Dayton, this is worth sending their way.
- Rob from Dayton Daily Dose
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DAYTON DIGEST
✈️ Dayton Just Got Four New Ways to Fly Somewhere Warm for $49
Breeze Airways is scheduling three new direct flights out of Dayton International, plus a connecting "BreezeThru" option, with one way fares starting as low as $49. Direct flights to Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers start at $69, Raleigh-Durham starts at $49, and the Sarasota-Bradenton connection starts at $76, all running Mondays and Fridays. The Fort Lauderdale route launches October 9, followed by Fort Myers on October 23 and the other two on November 26. Just budget for bags: a carry-on runs an extra $35 and a checked bag $45 if you add them at booking, more if you wait until the airport.
💡 Struggling With High Cooling Bills?
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is running its Summer Crisis Program through September 30, helping cover cooling costs for Montgomery, Greene, Darke, and Preble county households. Eligible customers of regulated utilities can get up to $500 toward their bill, unregulated customers up to $800, and up to $1,500 for central air repairs, plus free fans or window units depending on need. To qualify, household income must fall at or below 175% of the federal poverty line, and you also need to meet at least one added factor, like being 60 or older or facing a disconnect notice. Staff say demand is unusually high this year, and they'd rather you apply and find out than assume you don't qualify.
🏡 A New Program Is Helping More Ohio Families Become Homeowners
The Montgomery County Land Bank is building 40 new homes across three Dayton neighborhoods through the Welcome Home Ohio program, aimed at buyers who keep getting priced out of the market. Homes are capped at $180,000, and households qualify if their income sits at or below 80% of the area median. One new owner, Renata Waters, an accounting tech at her local community college for 25 years, just closed on a one level home minutes from the neighborhood she grew up in. The Land Bank is also working to rehab older, tax delinquent homes where it can, on top of the new builds.
Meals on Wheels Is Getting a New Chapter in Dayton
Photo Credit: LifeCare Alliance
For nearly 50 years, Senior Resource Connection helped deliver weekly meals to more than 600 seniors across the Dayton region. When the longtime provider closed its doors on June 30, many families wondered what would happen next.
That answer came quickly. LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus-based nonprofit that operates one of Ohio's largest Meals on Wheels programs, stepped in to continue service across Montgomery, Miami, Greene, and Darke counties. The organization has already begun delivering weekly frozen meals, along with milk, juice, and bread, while also hiring former Senior Resource Connection drivers to help keep familiar faces on the road. Leaders say the transition has been met with gratitude from seniors, and they're continuing to build the resources needed to serve the region for years to come. It's a reminder that even during times of change, communities can come together to ensure neighbors continue receiving the care they depend on.
Read more — WYSO
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
July 21, Tuesday
Reminitions, In Gloom, What Drives the Weak, Divine Providence, Expiate, The View From Below
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 7:00 PM
Guitarist Danny Voris
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Six String Hustle
Good Time Charlie’s-Miamisburg | 7:30PM-10:30PM
Karaoke Night
Oregon Express | 8:00 PM
July 22, Wednesday
Open Mic Night with Junior
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
David Burk and Bill Littleford
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
DJ Open Decks
Oregon Express | 8:00 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Tuesday to Wednesday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
July 21, Tuesday
Dayton Sustainability Plan: Community Workshop
Northwest Rec Center, 1600 Princeton Drive | 6:00 PM
Trivia with a Twist
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Hit The Mics! w Gem City Comedy
Carmichael's Pub | 9:00 PM
July 22, Wednesday
Free Community Meal
Five Rivers Health Centers - Edgemont Campus | 11:30AM-1:00PM
Hit The Mics! w Gem City Comedy
North Sea Brewing | 7:00 PM
Hit The Mics! w Gem City Comedy
Bex Bar & Grill | 9:00 PM
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Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
CITY HALL
Temporary Changes Coming to Wright Stop Plaza
If you ride Greater Dayton RTA, you'll notice a few changes over the next few weeks. From July 20 through August 7, buses will temporarily operate on Third Street while bus lanes at Wright Stop Plaza undergo repairs and maintenance. The waiting area and restrooms will remain open, but the platform and smoking area will be closed. Transit ambassadors will be on-site to assist riders, though some routes may experience minor delays. Passengers are encouraged to use the Transit App or visit iriderta.org for real-time service updates.
WEATHER WATCH
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Six Straight Nights of Baseball Return to Day Air Ballpark
The Dayton Dragons return home for a six-game series against the Fort Wayne TinCaps from July 21 through July 26, with a packed schedule of promotions on and off the field. Fans can look forward to themed nights, giveaways, postgame entertainment, and family-friendly activities throughout the homestand, making it one of the busiest weeks of the summer at Day Air Ballpark. The series also gives the Dragons a chance to continue their push through the second half of the Midwest League season in front of another hometown crowd.
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Hobart Corporation
Based in Troy Ohio just north of Dayton. While Troy is technically outside the Dayton metro, Hobart has strong regional ties and its employees are part of the Miami Valley workforce.
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